23 February 2015
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23 February 2015
Spider Bites The danger of spider bites: Most spiders are harmless, with the exception of the black widow and the brown recluse spiders (sometimes called the
23 February 2015
Keep Warm This Winter When the body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related illnesses and injuries may occur, and permanent tissue damage and death may
23 February 2015
Hand Protection Almost all jobs require use of the hands. Driving, typing, building, and even reading a book involves the hands. Hands are often the most
23 February 2015
Managing Hand-Tool Hazards Compared with a vat of chlorine or a huge industrial machine, a hammer seems pretty harmless. But workers who use simple hand tools
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Clamps, Snips, Toolboxes Clamps Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device. Snips Wear
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Using Hammers Safely Use a hammer only if it is in good condition. The head should not be mushroomed and it should be firmly
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Saws, Wrenches, Pliers and Vises Saws Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke. Do not use an
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Use of Pliers There are many types of pliers. The most commonly used are the 6-inch combination slip-joint pliers. The slip-joint permits the